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Supervisors designate Jackie Robinson Park as LA County Landmark

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SUN VILLAGE – As Los Angeles County approaches its second official celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 14, approved an ordinance designating Jackie Robinson Park as a Los Angeles County Landmark.

“Our county is committed to embracing and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures that are the hallmark of our communities,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “It’s fitting that Sun Village’s historic Jackie Robinson Park will be protected and preserved thanks to its new county landmark designation. I take my responsibility of being a good steward of historic treasures in unincorporated communities seriously. That mission ensures future generations can be exposed to and appreciate the contributions of those who preceded them.”

Jackie Robinson Park was initially approved by the Board of Supervisors in 1958, and was officially dedicated in 1965 during a ceremony that included the attendance of the legendary Jackie Robinson. It was the first in the nation named after Robinson and was spearheaded by the Sun Village Women’s Club, which arranged for a land donation. The park is also associated with events related to the development of Sun Village by African Americans seeking employment and housing unrestricted by discriminatory practices.

Sun Village’s Juneteenth festival has been occurring for decades and is among the oldest in Southern California. At its upcoming Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun Village will celebrate Jackie Robinson Park’s designation as a historical landmark. The park is located at 8773 East Avenue R, Sun Village, CA 93543.

Visit its website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/jackie-robinson-park/ to view park images and information on its amenities.

[Information via news release from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.]

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2 comments for "Supervisors designate Jackie Robinson Park as LA County Landmark"

  1. AND HOW ABOUT FINALLY PAVING THE HUGE DIRT LOT NEXT TO JACKIE ROBINSON PARK…

    SO THAT ATTENDEES TO THE JUNE TEENTH EVENT DON’T END UP WITH DIRTY-DUSTY CARS FROM PARKING IN THE ONLY PARKING LOT AROUND..

    AND THE NEIGHBORS DON’T HAVE TO TOLERATE A LOT MORE DIRT AND DUST IN THE AIR FROM THE MANY CARS COMING AND GOING THERE…

  2. DOES THIS MEAN JACKIE ROBINSON PARK WILL FINALLY GET HANDICAPPED ACCESS AND PARKING THERE..?

    WILL THE KITCHEN FINALLY GET A LARGE WATER HEATER TO CODE AND RID OF THE MICE..?

    WILL THE GYM WEIGHT ROOM BE EXPANDED INTO SOMETHING LARGER THAN IT HAS BEEN..?

    WILL THE OUTDOOR BOXING RING BE COVERED FROM THE RAIN AND GET A NEW CANVAS MAT..?

    WILL FREE SENIOR MEALS AGAIN BE DELIVERED THERE..?

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    PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE…

    JACKIE ROBINSON PARK SERVES A MOSTLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOOD YOU KNOW…

    AND HAS BEEN SADLY NEGLECTED BY LA COUNTY FOR MANY YEARS NOW…